Shiromani Akali Dal (Panthic)
Shiromani Akali Dal (Panthic) is a defunct Indian political party in Punjab.It is one of several hard-line splinter group, formed as a result of the split in Shiromani Akali Dal in 1991. SAD(P) was formed in 1990.[1] It is led by Jasbir Singh Rode. The party was a Sikh-centered political party in the Indian state of Punjab.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Panthik) | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Captain Amarinder Singh |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Dissolved | 1997 |
| Split from | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Merged into | Indian National Congress |
In January 1992 SAD (Panthik) merged with the Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal). Amarinder however felt marginalized, and in February 1997 the SAD (Panthik) was re-launched. On 12 September 1997 SAD (Panthik) merged with the Indian National Congress and Amarinder Singh became the president of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) replacing Rajinder Kaur Bhattal.
References
- "Badal, Tohra factions unite". The Tribune. India. 14 June 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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